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Before you write that Localism blog about a Relo company or any company,make sure you call them first

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Real Estate Agent with Samson Properties SP98364271

Before you write a blog about a RELO Company or any company make sure you call them firstBefore you write that Localism blog about a Relo Company or any other company,make sure. you call them first. I need to write more Localism Blogs. I need to write more Localism blogs. Yesterday while listening in on the Webinar that Charlotte NC Real Estate Agent Debe Maxwell was teaching yesterday called "Building Effective Market Reports"

 

I remembered somebody asking her "How she goes about writing some of her Localism blogs? She said that she asks the Manager at the Restaurant where she eats at if she can write a blog on the Restaurant since she enjoyed the food and great customer service at the restaurant. She has even gotten free meals and some business from her Localism blogs. But she didn't do it to get free meals and business. She writes Localism blogs because it makes her the designated Charlotte NC Neighborhood Real Estate Agent when people do a keyword search in search engines.

 

 

Well yesterday I have been looking for a RELO Company in Washington DC to link up with just in Washington DC Metropolitian area just in case I have some Washington DC Relocation home buyers-You never know. Visited their website and logged onto the chat. Waited for like seven minutes-Like I don't have anything better to do with my time like Lead Generation. Anyway nobody showed up-That should've told me something right there. But I later got an e-mail from the Managing. Here is what it said ,

We apologize that we missed you in the online chat. What can I help you
with?
Best,


*########

I responded back by saying Thank you. I am a Real Estate Agent and I am looking for a Relocation company in Washington DC to affilate with. She responded again by saying that we definitely work with Real Estate Agents and that they give out a referral fee. Honestly speaking I wasn't even thinking about a referral fee yet alone was looking for one. Cut a long story short here is the person response.

 

Thanks for your offer to be mentioned on your blog. I feel we will need to
decline at this point as we're trying to focus all of our marketing efforts
toward corporate housing and not the buying and selling of real estate and
traditional (unfurnished, year lease) rentals.

Thank you for reaching out.

Best,

*33333333333*

Now I understand that they are trying to focus all of their marketing efforts toward corporate housing but in 2012 who turns down "FREE MARKETING?". I mean besides I wasn't asking you to pay me for it. Do people make too much money to the point that they feel like don't need no more money? I hope not. Anyway I responded back by saying "No problem. Good thing I asked. It's just my way of saying Thank you to people if they help me. Plus they are relocation home buyers who need your services that visit my site. Have a good weekend. And I left it at that.
 

 
 
Active Rain gets a lot of traffic from potential home buyers and sellers daily. Some of them might be looking to Relocate to DC. So they are going to need a Relocation company to help them,I am sure many of them are doing keyword searches in search engines and Landing on many pages here because of the great content that many Active Rain Professionals have deposited onto this website. Plus I have read some blogs on Relocation here. And it is something that I want to add to my Washington DC Local Business section of my "Buy a Home in Washington DC" Wordpress Blogsite that is still a work in progress. Guess I am going to have to e-mail and or/call up some of my Active Rain Family members and ask you what companies do you use and if you have had success with them since I have yet to find a good and reliable DC Relocation company.
Debbie Laity
Cedaredge Land Company - Cedaredge, CO
Your Real Estate Resource for Delta County, CO

I can't believe they turned down your request. Oh well...I guess they don't care.

Jan 20, 2012 12:33 PM
Bruce Hicks
Best Homes Hawaii - Honolulu, HI
Your Best Hawaii Realtor!

Lanre, wise words spoken in this article.  whomever the contact was, they must have not "GOTTEN" it.  Either they mis-interpreted or just missed the boat.  Oh......wait for me!!

Jan 20, 2012 12:38 PM
Jordon Wheeler
The Jordon Wheeler Group - Fairburn, GA
J W Group Real Estate Sales and Service

Hey Lanre,

It is so wierd when I here stuff like this.  You were trying to be a 'gift horse' for this company and provide a greater service to your buyer clients.  Maybe they will have an epiphany and reconnect with you?,,,Best of success to you this year!

Jan 20, 2012 12:47 PM
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

Lanre,  It’s always a good idea to go to the source before referring or writing localism posts.  I had to stop referring clients to my CPA because he is not taking on new clients.  It’s just a good business practice to check first! 

Jan 21, 2012 05:52 AM
Michele Cadogan 917-861-9166
Fillmore Real Estate 2990 Av U, Bklyn , NY 11229 - Brooklyn, NY
Licensed Real Estate Associate Broker -

 

Great Idea to contact the company will be writing about in your post.  May I suggest that you call the company again and reach out to the marketing department because clearly this person does not have a vision. 

Jan 21, 2012 08:53 AM
Lanre-"THE REAL ESTATE FARMER" Folayan
Samson Properties - Bowie, MD
I don't make promises.I deliver results.SOLD HOMES

WebMaxTeam-Are you licensed in MD and DC?

Mar 21, 2013 01:06 AM
Lanre-"THE REAL ESTATE FARMER" Folayan
Samson Properties - Bowie, MD
I don't make promises.I deliver results.SOLD HOMES

http://exteriorexpertsofvirginia.com - What are you doing research on?

Apr 03, 2013 05:19 AM